2-Line 900-MHz Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone w/Call ID
(430-0682)                 Care and Maintenance       Faxback Doc. # 59766

Your RadioShack ET-682 2-Line 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Cordless Speaker
Phone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care for your phone so you can enjoy it for 
years.

  Keep the phone dry.  If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.  Liquids 
  might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. 

  Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments.  
  Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage 
  batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts. 

  Keep the phone away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear 
  of parts.

  Handle the phone gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit 
  boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly.

  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.  
  Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your phone's electronic parts. 

  Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to 
  clean the phone. 

Modifying or tampering with the phone's internal components can cause a 
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC 
authorization to operate it.  If your phone is not performing as it 
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  If the 
trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to 
disconnect your phone until you have resolved the problem. 

Replacing The Battery Pack

If you follow the instructions in "Installing and Charging the Battery 
Pack" in Faxback Doc. # 59759, the battery pack should last about a year. 
If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an 
overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6 V, 600 mAh battery pack.  You 
can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store.

Follow these steps to install the new battery pack, then charge the 
battery pack for about 24 hours before you use it.

Note: To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory on the handset, try
      to install and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute
      after removing the old one.

1.  Slide open the battery compartment cover and lift the battery pack out
    of the compartment. 

2.  Remove the old battery pack and insert the fresh battery pack inside
    the compartment. 

3.  Replace the cover. 

CAUTIONS: You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and 
          type.

          Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might 
          explode. 

          Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. 

          Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching it with 
          conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.  The 
          battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn. 

IMPORTANT: This phone can use nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.  At 
           the end of a nickel-cadmium battery's useful life, it must be 
           recycled or disposed of properly.  Contact your local, county, 
           or state hazardous waste management authorities for information
           on recycling or disposal programs in your area.  Some options
           that might be available are: municipal curbside collection,
           drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack
           store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

The FCC Wants You To Know

In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, 
the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service.  If this 
happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance.  If advance 
notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as 
possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, 
operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this 
telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance,
so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your
telephone service. 

Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating 
properly.  To determine whether your phone is causing the interference, 
turn off your phone.  If the interference goes away, your phone is causing 
the interference. 

Try to eliminate the interference by:

  Moving your phone away from the receiver.

  Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical 
  circuit from the receiver.

  Contacting your local RadioShack store for help.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop 
using your phone. 

Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that might cause interference 
to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base
of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.

Lightning

Your telephone has built-in surge protection to reduce the risk of damage 
from surges in telephone line and power line current.  This protection 
meets or exceeds FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking the 
telephone or power lines can damage your telephone.  Lightning damage is 
not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in area that has severe electrical 
storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the 
possibility of damage.

(BR EB 5/19/00)

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